Olofsson's Overtime Winner Helps Firebirds Top Reign
AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds

Olofsson's Overtime Winner Helps Firebirds Top Reign

Published on March 14, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Coachella Valley Firebirds News Release


Coachella Valley Defeats Reign 3-2 in Dramatic OT Finish

The Firebirds defeated the Ontario Reign on Friday night at Acrisure Arena in overtime by the final score of 3-2. Mitchell Stephens and Jani Nyman each scored in the second period before Gustav Olofsson won the game for the Firebirds in overtime 2:34 into overtime and helped Coachella Valley kick off the home-and-home against Ontario with a victory.

Nikke Kokko made 26 saves in the victory and captured his 34th career win, the most by a Firebirds goaltender in franchise history (previously held by Chris Driedger). Coachella Valley was outshot by Ontario 28-24.

The Firebirds' record is now 31-20-5-0 as they gear up for the backend of a home-and-home set against the Ontario Reign tomorrow, Saturday, March 14th at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA. Puck drop is set for 6 p.m. PT.

Click HERE to view the game's full box score.

THREE STARS:

3.) Nikke Kokko - CV: Kokko stopped 26 of 28 Reign shots enroute to his 14th win of the season.

2.) Jani Nyman - CV: Nyman netted a goal and assisted on Olofsson's game winning goal. Nyman now has goals in 10 of his last 14 games.

1.) Gustav Olofsson - CV: Playing in his 399th career AHL game, Olofsson scored the game-winning goal 2:34 into overtime to help the Firebirds secure two points.

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